Bituminous mixture imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bituminous mixture by Kenya reached $10.7 million in 2024 (27.8 thousand tonnes). That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $37.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.7M | 27.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 50.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 46.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 55.9K t |
| 2020 | $34.4M | 87.1K t |
| 2019 | $37.8M | 85.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $629K | 977 t |
Where Kenya imports bituminous mixture from
The largest suppliers were Iran (43%), Iraq (41%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $4.6M | 43% |
| Iraq | $4.4M | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $786K | 7.4% |
| France | $381K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $148K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $131K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $72K | 0.7% |
| China | $54K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $30K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.50, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bituminous mixture exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported bituminous mixture worth $2.8 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.9M | 65% |
| South Sudan | $872K | 31% |
| DR Congo | $113K | 4% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya bituminous mixture imports (HS 2715): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2715: Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs).
Common questions
What is the value of bituminous mixture imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported bituminous mixture worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply bituminous mixture to Kenya?
Iran was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Iraq (41%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of bituminous mixture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bituminous mixture to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $629 thousand in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $37.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export bituminous mixture?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, South Sudan and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bituminous mixture?
The HS code for bituminous mixture is heading 2715. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2715.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2715 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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